Rick Bennett: latest developments and connections

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Earlier this month

Rick Bennett has been serving in Augusta since 2020.

Some support1 report
Rick Bennett contrasted his political stance with Chellie Pingree on September 2, 2026.

Some support1 report

Gone quiet

No new reports in 90+ days

Rick Bennett is running as an independent candidate for governor, while Elon Musk is discussed in the context of achieving trillionaire status.

Some support1 report

Around Rick Bennett this week

News at the entities that move Rick Bennett most

Hannah Pingree Operational
Angus King endorsed Hannah Pingree for governor, alongside a discussion of a new public utility.

Moves Rick Bennett
Fri 18:45
Chellie Pingree Operational
A lawmaker criticized hospital actions in Lewiston on September 24, 2026.

Moves Rick Bennett
Fri 04:35
Maine Shared context
NY Forward funding is driving project feasibility studies involving New York and Maine.

Moves Rick Bennett
Mon 09:04
Augusta Shared context
On June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.

Moves Rick Bennett
Mon 13:02
state Shared context
Karnataka is seeking state-specific flexibility regarding CZMP.

Moves Rick Bennett
Mon 15:51

Connections

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Hannah Pingree Operational

Both individuals are active political rivals campaigning against each other for the office of governor.

Well supportedSep 3

Rick Bennett → Hannah Pingree
Hannah Pingree → Rick Bennett
Maine Shared context

Rick Bennett is campaigning and discussing policy within the political context of the state of Maine.

Some supportSep 17

Rick Bennett → Maine
Maine → Rick Bennett
Chellie Pingree Operational

Rick Bennett and Chellie Pingree are observed to be actively competing against each other in the political arena.

Some supportSep 2

Rick Bennett → Chellie Pingree
Chellie Pingree → Rick Bennett
Augusta Shared context

Augusta serves as the professional base and operational location for Rick Bennett's political activities.

Well supportedMon 05:36

Rick Bennett → Augusta
Augusta → Rick Bennett
Maine Public Operational

Maine Public and Rick Bennett engage in a media partnership where Bennett is featured in a story.

Some supportJul 14

Rick Bennett → Maine Public
Maine Public → Rick Bennett
state Shared context

Rick Bennett is running as an independent candidate within the political structure of the state of Maine.

Some supportJun 19

Rick Bennett → state
state → Rick Bennett
Maine Democratic Party Shared context

Rick Bennett is mentioned in the context of political criticism regarding his past affiliations within the Maine political sphere.

Some supportJun 24

Rick Bennett → Maine Democratic Party
Maine Democratic Party → Rick Bennett

History

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September 2026

2 events

June 2026

1 event

Jun 15, 2026Rick Bennett is running as an independent candidate for governor, while Elon Musk is discussed in the context of achieving trillionaire status.